Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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